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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the | means divides

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Let a = 6, b = 2, c = 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh okay

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so a counterexample?

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Yes one counterexample will do

OpenStudy (anonymous):

was trying to prove, thanks, I get it now :)

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Below is true however : If p is a prime and p | bc, then p | b or p | c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

really?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I never noticed that

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Yes, try proving it when free :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay haha thanks!

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